Warren Buffett Still Faces Prostate Cancer
Warren Edward Buffett, famous billionaire consistently ranked as one of the richest people in the world, is known for more than just his money. Buffett was born on August 30, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska, giving him the nickname “Oracle of … Continue reading
Diet and Nutrition Need More Attention in Medicine
It is impossible to know by just looking at the ingredient on the label to know exactly what kind of risk it has towards your health. But you should know that the Western Diet in general has been proven to … Continue reading
If You Dread Colonoscopies, Try This New Exam
If you are like most people, you dread getting colon cancer tests because of the painful and excruciating preparation that is required. A traditional colonoscopy requires that the patient’s colon be free of solid matter and that the patient begin … Continue reading
Breast Cancer Survivor Deals with Medical Debt
A breast cancer survivor from Illinois was put in jail for a medical bill that was in her name by mistake, according to an article recently published in the Huffington Post claiming that this is the latest example of aggressive … Continue reading
Don’t Let Heart Disease Come as a Surprise
Being diagnosed with carotid artery stenosis can be difficult to understand and accept, especially if you do not have any major symptoms. In fact, many patients who may be at risk often wait too long to seek diagnosis and treatment. However, … Continue reading
Make Tennis a Lifetime Sport by Preventing Injury
Tennis is a very popular sport around the world and is an activity that can be enjoyed and practiced well into our senior years. It is a very active sport that increases our cardiovascular health and overall fitness level. Tennis … Continue reading
Eat Fresh Foods for Better Health
Did you know that four of the top ten causes of death in the United States today— whether it is heart disease, diabetes, stroke, or many forms of cancers — are directly attributed to the way we’re eating? You may … Continue reading
Taking the Sugar Out of Your Coffee
Can’t stand the taste of coffee without that extra packet of sugar or two? It actually may not be that bad without the added sweetness once you get accustomed to drinking it. Also, considering the added health benefits of cutting … Continue reading
How Stress Affects Our Health and Our Hearts
While it has been well-known that chronic stress affects our health on a day to day basis and that it can also raise the risk of heart disease, cold and flu, and allergies, how exactly it damages our health hasn’t … Continue reading
Identifying Genetic Risk Factors for Diabetes and Heart Disease
As there is a number of gene variants linked to the development of type 2 diabetes, some doctors recommend genetic testing to help determine a child’s or a person’s genetic risk of developing this disease. Genetic testing, however, is expensive … Continue reading
Healthy Habits Are Fundamental to Weight Loss
There are some very important perspectives on weight loss that sometimes take much longer to learn than expected. However, with the right guidance, it is much easier to start dropping pounds quickly, and safely. Weight management program Dallas experts for … Continue reading
Pre-Diabetes: A Growing Problem in Teens
Cases of pre-diabetes or full-blown diabetes in teenagers have more than doubled over the last few years according to government research. Diabetes is a very serious condition as it increases risk for heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Its new … Continue reading
Artificial Sweeteners Are Not the Answer to Weight Loss
Sweeteners can be found at all restaurants, coffee shops, and in a wide assortment of foods at the grocery story. They are our substitutes for sugar, especially for diabetics, so we can still enjoy a sweet taste and avoid the … Continue reading
Is the Government Wasting Money with Medicare?
New federal report that was discussed in an article in the New York Times yesterday in an article entitled “G.A.O. Calls Test Project By Medicare Costly Waste” claims that Medicare is wasting more than $8 billion on an program that … Continue reading
Mothers, It’s Never Too Late for Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Pregnancy and giving birth are very joyous experiences for many women. However, at the same time giving birth can be very physical demanding on the mother’s body and cause minor to major discomfort. One area of concern is the pelvic … Continue reading
Acne Linked to the Western Diet
Acne is something that can not only mark your child’s face during puberty and adolescence, if not treated properly it can mark their social life and self-esteem during these difficult times. While acne is common in many teens that does … Continue reading
Lessen Antibiotic Side Effects with Probiotics
Antibiotics are generally used as the one-size-fits-all remedy for bad colds, sinus infections, or any kind of infection. They work great for killing off all those germs; however, at the same time they also attack all that good bacteria that … Continue reading
What Are the Health Risks of Marfan Syrdome?
Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder that is a result of a mutation in a specific gene that codes the protein called fibrillin. This protein plays an vital role in controlling, building, and managing the connective tissue. The symptoms are … Continue reading
Physical Therapy Is Not to Be Put Off
If you are like me when you were first prescribed physical therapy for pain or an injury you went to a one or two sessions and then decided that was enough. Maybe you did not have the time or maybe … Continue reading
Personal Injury Management Conference to Be Held in August
This August of 2012 the Personal Injury Education Foundation (PIEF) is hosting the Personal Injury Management Conference to highlight successful programs in the personal injury industry. Keynote speaker, Terry Bogyo, Former Director of Corporate Planning and Development for WorkSafe BC … Continue reading
Actress, Danika Gerner, Breaks Back during MIB3 Movie Shooting
Danika Gerner, 23-year-old Brooklyn model, broke her back while playing an alien from the planet Glamoura during the movie-making of Men in Black 3. In order to play the part of the alien she had to wear a 30-pound sheet-metal … Continue reading
Why Do People Drink and Drive?
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 30 people in the United States die every day in a motor vehicle crash that involves an alcohol-impaired driver. As many lives have been forever changed by a drunk driver, … Continue reading
Can We Prevent Injury on College Campuses?
When an eighteen-year old college bound student first arrives at college, this is usually the first time when they are completely on their own and responsible for every decision they make, such as attending class on a regular basis, eating … Continue reading
What to Look for in Skincare Products
Wrinkles are an unpleasant reminder of the natural aging process. Fortunately today there are number of effective treatments offered by specialists such as Dermatologists in CT experts that produce a dramatic anti-aging effect. Furthermore, on a daily basis it is … Continue reading
What’s My Risk of Having Varicose Veins?
There are a number of factors that contribute to varicose veins, however, the old wives tale that crossing your legs leads to the unsightly marks of spider and varicose veins on your legs is not the case. While the extra … Continue reading
For Better Skin Avoid Processed Foods
Everyone knows that you can make bread using the simple ingredients; flour, yeast, water and a pinch of salt. So why is it that the label on the bag of bread that I intend to purchase in the grocery store … Continue reading
What Are the Major Causes of Wrinkles?
Not only are wrinkles an unfriendly reminder that we are getting older they can sometimes make us look much older than we really are. In order to avoid the extra aging effect they give us, it is important to know … Continue reading
What Is Marfan Syndrome and What Are the Symptons?
Marfan Syndrome is a connective tissue disorder that is caused by a mutation of the gene that encodes for a protein called fibrillin. This protein is important in the formation of the elastic fibers of connective tissue and individuals affected … Continue reading
Does IUD Use Contribute to Infertility?
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a birth control method in which a small object, about the size of a matchstick is placed inside the uterus. Using IUDs has a major advantage over using the Pill and condoms which is that … Continue reading
High Fructose Corn Syrup Is Detrimental to Our Health and Skin
One of the top ingredients on most bread labels is high-fructose corn syrup, which is an ingredient that can be found in a variety of foods as a substitute for sugar. Not only is high fructose corn syrup known to … Continue reading
What Made the American Diet What It Is Today?
The past 30 years of drastic agricultural changes in our country has led to the mass industrialization of food, introduction of chemicals and preservatives in our everyday foods, and the growing trend of the “Western Diet” in many places throughout … Continue reading
Skechers Toning Shoes Accused of False Weight Loss Claims
Sometimes what seems too good to be true actually is. On Wednesday, Skechers agreed to pay $40 million to customers who bought their toning shoes and complained that they didn’t work. The toning shoe was advertised to build leg and … Continue reading
TV Watching May Contribute to Poor Eating in Young Students
While we have long known that watching too much TV can be harmful to our health by contributing to a sedentary and inactive lifestyle, now we are also paying attention to how it can cause us to eat poorly, especially … Continue reading
Obesity Prevention Program for Young Girls Proved Unsuccessful
A school health program designed to prevent obesity among Australian girls did not help change diet, physical activity or body weight after a year, according to researchers. The program was intended to prevent adulthood obesity through integrating diet, exercise and … Continue reading